It was a busy weekend at the house. Well, both of them. Moving things we can live without and painting the new office.

I’ve decided that the Brady Bunch never moved from the 70’s abode because they just wouldn’t have survived the transfer of stuff. Of course, looking back, beside groceries, I’m not sure I ever witnessed them bringing in anything new to the house except maybe Marsha’s pom-pom’s and the goat that Greg’s class had stolen. We have only two children and a small business (Mr. Brady had his little architect office) and we’re overwhelmed with things. We’re using this as a chance to declutter, clean out, and donate. Somehow, we’re moving into a larger house and we have enough furnishings to fill it up already.

Gage declared this weekend that he wants a different color bedroom than he already picked out. And he has an opinion on the type of lighting we’re putting in the dining room. I’m not so sure the Brady boys had any choice in the decor in their bedroom…but Gage does have a flair for design. Expensive design. (note to self: work with Gage on the value of the word "sale.")

The kids, with the assistance of Auntie P and KG attended the VR Roberts Memorial Day Parade. They had a great time, except for Quinn’s fight with the fire ants, in which she lost. And the remnants are about 20 fire ant bites (Ouch!).

Am having a conference call regarding Gage with our Alabama nephrologist on Tuesday. Will let you know what the outcome is…

Julia

Well, here you are. In our new private online journal. I hope this is an easier way to communicate what is going on with the kids. When I send out those batch emails…I’m never sure if everyone wants them or has time to read them, blah, blah, blah. So I’ve decided to put the control of reading about what is going on with us in your hands.

Things are progressing with our move! We closed on May 13 on the new house and ever since we’ve been getting things done. As it stands we’re scheduled to move at the end of June. We’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to return calls, write thank yous and all other general friendship maintenance. You know who you are if I’ve neglected you…for that I’m sorry.

We’re getting tons of family help right now. Sis PC from Nashville came in for the week to help with the kids, because sis TC from Minnesota will be in on her "vacation" over Memorial Weekend to help us at the new house. TH as usual is helping during the day with the business, but also stepping in with the kids when I have client meetings and work to take care of. Of course, Mom and Dad have been helping a lot with the kids as well. We’ve been displaced during open houses and people coming to see our house (we’re wishing for a purchaser soon!) and we’ve been camping out at Mom and Dad’s place.

The kids are holding their own right now. As of this week, Gage is off of therapy from the County School until he starts Kindergarten in the fall. We’re probably going to be starting him in some speech therapy over the summer. Quinn was fitted today for a new pair of braces and is doing great in vision and physical therapy. She’s still a little drunk looking when she walks, but she makes up for it in enthusiasm. Bloodwork in early May revealed no changes…we’re thankful. The kids are safe from needles and bloodwork until early July…

Thanks for checking in.

Love,
Julia